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  1. Hertford was a fortified Saxon town built by King Edward the Elder, son of Alfred the Great, in 912. From the Saxon earthworks, designed to resist the Danes, the Castle grew after the Norman...

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  2. Hertford Castle was built in Norman times beside the River Lea in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire, England. Most of the internal buildings of the castle have been demolished. The main surviving section is the Tudor gatehouse, which is a Grade I listed building.

  3. The history of the Castle spans a millenium, starting with the town's establishment in Saxon times. Origins. It is unknown when the first castle was constructed at Hertford, although it was built by the Normans and grew up from two burhs (fortified places) established by Edward The Elder around 911.

  4. Visitor information on getting to Hertford Castle and parking. Please contact us if you require further assistance on 01992 552 885. Hertford Castle offers an affordable and inspiring backdrop for a range of celebrations and events.

  5. Dec 1, 2015 · Visited just before Xmas with a substantial Xmas fair and music laid out on the castle front lawn. Interesting history with castle much older than it looks. Nice grounds and original moat worth a stroll around on a visit to Hertford.

  6. An historic market town, Hertford has so much to offer: specialist shops, Hertford Museum, antique shops, pubs and restaurants, riverside walks, town and Castle events. History, art, culture,...

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  8. This Norman castle has a rich and eventful history, regularly visited by English Royalty and even played host to English Parliamentary meetings during the 1563 London plague. Discover more about Hertford Castle on this open day and explore the basement with its dungeons, the Robing Room and the Downshire Suite.

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